Method and apparatus for charging using multiple energy source
US10084332B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J2207/40
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of performing a charging function by using different types of energy sources and an electronic device thereof are provided. The electronic device includes different types of circuits configured to acquire different types of energy sources, and a processor configured to determine an energy source for charging among the different types of energy sources based on respective current values for the different types of energy sources, and control the determined energy source for charging so as to be used in battery charging of the electronic device or in a system operation of the electronic device.
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